Loveridge came 17th overall in the singles in Singapore

Guernsey table tennis player Alice Loveridge has enjoyed a strong start in round one of the mixed team event at the Youth Olympics in Singapore.

The 16-year-old Sarnian and European teammate Leonardo Mutti beat the African pair of Jolie Mafuta Ivoso and Li Kam Wa 3-0.

Loveridge beat Ivoso 3-0 in the singles, while Mutti also won his singles mach in straight games.

In the doubles, the pair won 3-1 to secure a comfortable overall victory.

Loveridge secured first place in the singles plate competition at the Youth Olympics on Sunday.

The teenager missed out on a place in the last 16, but her victory in the plate put her 17th overall.

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